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title: Windstorm Damage Recovery Process | Disaster Insurance Claim Support
description: Filing a storm damage claim is complex. The GCI Consultants team is here to help you navigate the disaster insurance claim process.
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## THINGS HAVE CHANGED. SO HAVE CATASTROPHES. 

## *Filing a storm-related claim can be complex.* *Leverage the power of GCI's proven process to confidently navigate windstorm damage so you can focus on delivering the results your customers expect.*

### Specializing in everything building envelope:

- Windows
- Doors
- Roofs
- Exterior Walls

Schedule a complimentary consultation to learn more about how we can help your claim. 

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## The Windstorm Damage Recovery Process

### Guiding you through the recovery process after filing a damage claim and helping your customers achieve a fair outcome to their claims.

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#### Take a look into each stage of a disaster claim, what you can expect during the process, and how GCI supports you during your time of need:

## The Damage Determination

A preliminary review of noted damage determines the viability of a potential claim and what resources are needed to assemble and document the damage.

- Discovery
- Strategies
- Scoping + Planning

## The Damage Assessment

A thorough inspection is completed. Damage is appropriately documented in a detailed report to help support the filing of a catastrophe claim.

- Inspections
- Preliminary Reporting
- Recommendations + Advice

## The Causation Analysis

Documenting a disaster claim using best practices and scientific testing standards (ASTM, AAMA & ASCE) help support that the reported damage caused by a specific storm or disaster event.

- Investigations
- Destructive Testing
- Engineering Reports

## The Expert Advantage

Utilize expert review, investigation, and reports to defend a claim. GCI's expert witnesses can testify as needed at depositions, appraisal hearings, arbitration panels, and trials to help resolve a claim.

- Expert Reports
- Expert Witness Testimony
- Claim Resolution

## Discover the Power of Expert Involvement

### Learn how the Windstorm Damage Recovery Process helps attorneys, public adjusters, and property owners resolve their claims.

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